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Write an argument justifying the text authors’ claim that “the land or

Write an argument justifying the text authors’ claim that “the land ordinances [of 1784, 1785, and 1787] may have been the most significant” legislation of the Confederation period. What will be an ideal response?   ANSWER Congress established a policy for disposing of the public domain. It created a model for governing territories and prescribed […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

Educational changes in the years 1877 to 1900 included __________. a.

Educational changes in the years 1877 to 1900 included __________. a. an increase in illiteracy b. “classical” courses in Latin and literature for older children c. development of the kindergarten d. compulsory school attendance in all states e. integrated schools for African Americans in the North and South   ANSWER C

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Date: September 9th, 2020

In the eyes of the radical element in the British colonies, legislatio

In the eyes of the radical element in the British colonies, legislation like the Québec Act set the precedent for colonial government in which __________. A) religious toleration was not practiced B) steps were taken toward full democracy C) each colony basically governed itself D) colonists were denied representative self-government   ANSWER Answer: D

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Date: September 9th, 2020

Evaluate the Constitution as a successful solution to the perceived we

Evaluate the Constitution as a successful solution to the perceived weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. What will be an ideal response?   ANSWER The new Constitution did create a stronger national government, which was the chief weakness of the Articles in the eyes of the nationalists. The new government could now tax, regulate trade, […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

Had Jefferson’s original “Government for the Western Territory” plan b

Had Jefferson’s original “Government for the Western Territory” plan been followed, __________. A) land would have been given away to settlers B) Virginia would have controlled a vast colony in the west C) slavery would have been made legal in the west D) Indians would have been made citizens and retained their lands   ANSWER […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020